Complete Guide to the Sahim Civil Registration Portal
2025-10-03
The Sahim portal (sahim.sabteahval.ir) is one of the most important online platforms of Iran's Civil Registration Organisation. It was designed to deliver civil registration services quickly, accurately, and without requiring in-person attendance — making it especially valuable for Iranians living abroad and anyone who cannot visit a registration office in person.
Many legal and registration processes that previously required a physical visit, significant travel, and expense can now be completed entirely online. Alemohammad Law Office, with more than fifty years of experience in legal and registration matters, is ready to act as your lawyer or legal representative and handle all Sahim-related matters on your behalf.
Services Available on the Sahim Portal
1. Certificate of Inheritance (Inhisar-e Verasat)
- Filing a request for a certificate of inheritance
- Filing an objection to an issued certificate of inheritance
- Serving and receiving the certificate of inheritance online
Legal basis: Articles 861–949 of the Civil Code and the Code of Civil Procedure.
2. Identity Documents and National ID Book
- Issuing a birth certificate for a newborn
- Replacing or obtaining a duplicate birth certificate (loss, theft, or deterioration)
- Changing first name or family name
- Correcting or completing identity details based on official documents
Legal note: A name change requires compliance with the Name-Change Regulations approved by the Council of Ministers.
3. Registration and Correction of Marriage and Divorce Events
- Registering a marriage by declaration
- Obtaining copies of marriage and divorce records for Iranians abroad
- Issuing a celibacy certificate for use before domestic and international authorities
Note: A celibacy certificate is one of the key documents required to register a marriage abroad and must be endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
4. Registration and Correction of Death Events
- Registering and issuing a copy of the death record of foreign nationals in Iran
- Registering and issuing a copy of the death record of Iranians who die abroad
- Correcting or completing death record information
5. Other Services
- Family information database (viewing registration history)
- Selecting a newborn's name from the approved names list
- Updating residential address in civil registration records
- Tracking the status of submitted requests
Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Sahim Portal
- Go to sahim.sabteahval.ir
- Select "Register" and create a user account
- Log in with your username and password
- Choose the type of service you need (e.g. certificate of inheritance or name change)
- Complete the electronic forms and upload the required documents
- Pay the service fee (where applicable)
- Receive a tracking code and monitor the status of your request
- Receive the final outcome online or in person (depending on the type of service)
Advantages of the Sahim Portal
- 24-hour access to civil registration services
- Reduced travel costs and time
- Online tracking of request status
- Transparency throughout the process
- Accessible from outside Iran
The Role of Alemohammad Law Office
Given the legal complexities involved and the need to submit valid documents, many Sahim requests are best handled by a specialist lawyer. Alemohammad Law Office prepares and uploads the required documents, manages the entire process as your legal representative, handles any objections or complaints, and helps Iranians abroad complete their civil registration matters without needing to travel to Iran.
Contact Alemohammad Law Office for more information and professional legal advice.